We are a team of Psychotherapists and Music Therapists who help your life shine a little brighter. πΆππ§
03/20/2026
If youβre feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure where to begin, therapy can be a place to lay some of it down.
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03/18/2026
March is a powerful month for mental health awareness: from Music Therapy Awareness Month to International Womenβs Day, Brain Awareness Week, and World Bipolar Day.
In our latest blog, we explore a simple but important question: What can you do when the world feels heavy?
Inside, youβll find gentle regulation strategies, reflections on joy and nervous system care, and small practices to help you feel steadier right now.
Read the full post through the link in our bio πΏ
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03/16/2026
Welcome Peter π
Peter joined our team in January as a Montessori music instructor, and we are so grateful for the abundance of music, warmth and development he brings to our many community sites across Mississauga and Oakville πΆ π§
Thanks Peter for all you do!
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03/13/2026
Feeling unsettled can be deeply uncomfortable, especially when you canβt point to a clear reason why. In therapy, we often remind clients that this state doesnβt mean something is wrong. Instead, it often means something is shifting internally.
Periods of transition, emotional processing, or prolonged stress can leave the nervous system searching for steadiness. That search can feel like restlessness, uncertainty, or emotional fog. Rather than trying to push past it, therapy invites curiosity: What might my body be asking for right now?
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03/13/2026
Music therapy supports emotional regulation, expression, and connection...gently and intuitively πΉ
March is Music Therapy Awareness Month: a time to recognize the powerful role music can play in emotional regulation, connection, and healing π
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03/11/2026
This is who built Shine Music and Therapy Services btwβ¦ π
I am loving this trend! Fast forward almost 30 years and Iβve still got all the love for Disney (music!) πΆ
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03/09/2026
This is who founded Shine Music and Therapy Services btwβ¦ π
This was Juliaβs first ever studio recording singing βPart of Your Worldβ from the Little Mermaid at 7/8 years old π§ββοΈ Fast forward almost 30 years and sheβs still got all the love for Disney πΆ
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03/09/2026
Feeling unsettled can be deeply uncomfortable, especially when you canβt point to a clear reason why. In therapy, we often remind clients that this state doesnβt mean something is wrong. Instead, it often means something is shifting internally.
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03/08/2026
Today we honour the strength, resilience, wisdom, and quiet courage of women everywhere.
To the women who nurture, lead, hold space, rebuild, rest, rise, and begin again, your presence shapes families, communities, and futures in ways both visible and unseen.
International Womenβs Day is a celebration, but it is also a reminder: women deserve safety, support, rest, joy, and environments where they can fully be themselves.
We see you. We honour you. We celebrate you, today and every day πΈ
03/03/2026
March is Music Therapy Awareness Month πΆπ§ A month highlighting the meaningful role music can play in emotional well-being, development, and mental health care.
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Music therapy is not about performance. Itβs about connection, regulation, expression, and personal growth. Through the intentional, clinically guided use of music, individuals of all ages can access support in ways that feel approachable, accessible and engaging.
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Across experiences such as stress, developmental growth, life transitions, and complex mental health needs, music therapy creates a structured environment that supports regulation and progress.
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If youβre interested in learning more, we invite you to book a free 20-minute consultation through the link in our bio π΅π
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03/02/2026
Julia and Noreen represented Shine at the .insta conference in Kingston, Ontario this past weekend. π
Truly no better way to ring in than by gaining new insights with music therapy friends and colleagues, both new and old.
03/01/2026
Healing doesnβt happen in isolation, it happens in relationship.ββββββββ
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Feeling safe enough to be seen, heard, and understood allows the nervous system to soften and trust again. Whether that safety is built with a therapist, a loved one, or a supportive community, it becomes the foundation for regulation, connection, and growth.ββββββββ
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You donβt have to do it alone. Support isnβt a luxury, itβs part of how we heal.ββββββββ
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If youβre curious about building that sense of safety in a therapeutic space, weβd love to connect. Book a free 20-minute consultation through the link in our bio π€ββββββββ
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Music Therapy (Board-Certified) and Music Lessons β« Empowering those in our community one song at a time. Based in Mississauga, Ontario.
More about Music Therapy at Shine Music Co.
Julia takes a humanistic, client-centered approach when working with her music therapy clients. Julia offers quality care that focuses on one's individuality and uniqueness and believes that music has an innate ability to help one reach their fullest potential. Julia uses musical and non-musical interventions to meet the needs and goal areas of her clients, whether they be emotional, spiritual, educational, or physical.
Which client populations do you specialize with?
- Anticipatory Grief, Palliative Care, and Bereavement
- Developmental Disorders and Special Needs
- Memory Impairment and Dementia
- Mental Health Disorders
Where do sessions take place?
Individual and Group Programs are now available at our new studio located in Mississauga, Ontario. Additionally, Julia holds many contracts and subcontracts at residential hospices, day programs, and long-term facilities where she provides services to those in and around her community. Please contact with all in-home service inquiries.
For more information about music therapy at Shine Music Co., please click here: https://www.shinemusicco.com/what-is-music-therapy
More about Music Lessons at Shine Music Co.
We provide music lessons to those of all ages and abilities. Trained extensively in classical, musical theatre, contemporary, and jazz genres, Julia is equipped with the knowledge to help you reach your goals. Trained and certified as a music therapist, Julia believes that lessons should be fun, uplifting, and catered to the individual needs of each student.
At Shine Music Company, we offer:
- Voice Lessons
- Piano Lessons
- Guitar Lessons
- Ukulele Lessons
- Theory lessons
- Songwriting Courses